State v. Crace

Defendant appeals from his conviction for criminal mischief in the first degree, ORS 164.365. On November 19, 1975, employes of Wimer Logging Company, Inc., discovered that several pieces of logging equipment had been damaged during the previous night. Most of the damage had been inflicted by bullet shots. Defendant was subsequently charged with the offense and convicted by a jury. ORS 164.365 provides:

"(1) A person commits the crime of criminal mischief in the first degree if, with intent to damage property, and having no right to do so nor reasonable ground to believe that he has such…